Tim Burton’s dead dog sparked idea for Frankenweenie

TIM Burton reveals that his love for his dead pet dog inspired his latest
movie, in our exclusive behind-the-scenes video.

The Sleepy Hollow director said: “The reason I wanted to do this film is based
on growing up with Frankenstein movies and also my relationship with a
certain dog that I had.”

He told how the personal nature of the movie made him want to work with
familiar faces, including Edward Scissorhands star Winona Ryder, who gives
her verdict on the director and the film in the video.

And footage from the movie set reveals more about the stop frame animation
used.

The story centres on young science buff Victor Frankenstein, whose beloved pet
Sparky is hit by a car.